Stephen Drew shows optimism to start with Boston Red Sox – MLB Update
Stephen Drew has recently signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox after his former club Oakland Athletics declined $10 million option on him.
As he now seeing new season to start, he is commenting in the media with confidence. Not only Drew is confident to play in the next Major League Baseball season, but the Boston management is also counting on him. They believe that Drew will perform with
his best abilities in the coming Major League season.
“We fully expect a very successful season and also I think it’s going to give the Red Sox Red Sox fans a chance to see a player that I’m not sure everyone really understands the talent level of Stephen Drew, I think after this year, everyone is going to
think a lot differently about what kind of player Stephen is the impact he can have on a division-contending team,” said agent Scott Boras.
Drew also said, “The biggest key for everyone in the field is to just stay healthy, I think my talent level will be OK. Everybody that has talent, you just have to stay healthy.”
Drew last played for the Oakland Athletics and showed good and consistent performance. He achieved good numbers and remained consistent on the plate with a hitting average of .223 along with seven home runs, 28 RBIs and .309 OBP.
Overall his career performance is also consistent at .265 along with 77 home runs, 349 RBIs and .328 OBP.
Earlier news came out in the media that Athletics might re-sign him for next couple of seasons but later it revealed that Drew’s agent has already made a commitment with other teams.
Now since he has joined the Red Sox, experts believe that Drew’s presence will be a healthy sign for Boston side. He will benefit the Red Sox who could not play well in the last Major League Baseball season.
Recently the Red Sox have completed their major offseason moves and now their management is focusing to play the next season with full thrust which will hugely benefit them to sustain in the league.
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